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~FLEETWOOD Driven to Explore t ©2009 by Fleetwood RV, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information stor age or retrieval system without written permission from Fleetwood RY, Inc. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Product infonnation, photography and illustrations included in this manual were as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Materials, design, and specifications are subject to change without notice. Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses. Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination of loads (i.e. occupants, equipment, fluids, cargo, etc.) to ensure that the vehicle's weight capacities are not exceeded. This page intentionally blank. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . .................... 01·1 Tires ................................05-8 Inspect and Maintain ...................01·2 Tire Inflation .......................05-8 Planning and Preparation ................01-2 Air Pressure . .......................05-9 Owner's Information Package ............01-2 Underinflation ......................05-9 Air Pressure Check ..................05-9 Chassis and Vehicle Identification .........01-3 Tire Replacement . ..................05-10 Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance ....01-3 If You Get a Flat Tire . ...............05-10 After-Market Steering Aid Devices ........01-4 Changing a Flat Tire . ...............05-10 Warnings, Terms and Concepts for Seats and Seat Belts ...................05-11 Safe Operation of Your Motor Home ....01-4 Air Bags (If Equipped) ................05-11 Event Data Recording Device Air Bag Supplemental Restraint (If Equipped) .......................01-6 System (SRS) ....................05-11 Drivers License Requirements ...........01-6 Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts . .. 05-11 Safety Belt Maintenance . ............05-12 WARRANTY ..........................02 .. 1 Safety Restraints for Children ...........05-12 Coverage Provided ....................02-1 Safety Belts for Children . ............05-12 What is Not Covered by This Warranty ....02-1 Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped) .......05-13 Limitations ...........................02-2 Driving and Vehicle Control ............05-13 Your Rights Under State Law ............02-2 Using the Engine to Slow the Dealer's Obligations ...................02-2 Motor Home . ....................05-14 Owner's Obligations ...................02-2 Maneuvering in Traffic ................05-14 Manufacturer's Obligations ..............02-2 Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped) ...05-15 Warranty Service ......................02-3 Body Undercoating ...................05-15 Reporting Safety Defects ................02-4 Fuel and Fuel Systems .................05-15 Safe Refueling Guidelines ........ , ... 05-16 IMPORTANT NOTICES ............... .03·1 Fuel Types and Driveability Issues . .... 05-16 API Refueling AdvisOlY ...............05-16 PULSE·ICON·QUEST INFORMATION . 04·1 Engine Fan ..........................05-17 Lamps and Bulbs ................... , ..04-1 Exhaust System Heat ............. , ....05-17 Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...04-1 Engine Temperature Gauges ............05-17 ON THE ROAD ........................05-1 Emergency Towing ...... , ............05-17 Motor Home Loading ..................05-1 Responsibility for Proper Loading ......05-1 LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME .. .06·1 Some Definitions First ................05-1 Setup ...............................06-1 Towing a Vehicle or Trailer . ...........05-2 Effects of Permanent Occupancy .........06-1 Dinghy Towing . .....................05-4 Condensation and HolV to Controllt .... 06-1 Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring ........05-4 Dripping Ceiling Vents ............... 06-3 Occupant and Cargo Canying Capacity and Important Information ..................06-3 Load Distribution .................05-5 What the RV Owner Can Do ...........06-4 How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home .. 05-5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ......06-5 Dangers of Overloading ..............05-7 Carbon Monoxide DetectOliAlarm ......06-5 Loading Tips .......................05-7 00-1 Table of Contents II Fire Safety ...........................06-6 Water Pump Filter . ..................07-2 I Fire Safety Precautions ...............06-6 Low Point Drains ...................07-2 Smoke Detector/Alarm .................06-7 7l'oubleshooting the Fresh Water System ..07-3 \ Monitor Panel ........................06-7 Leaks . ............................07-3 Leveling System (If Equipped) ...........06-8 Sanitizing the Fresh Water System ......07-3 Exterior Shower (If Equipped) .........07-4 Power Entry Step (If Equipped) ..........06-8 Drinking Water Filter System Entry and Screen Doors .................06-8 (If Equipped) .................... .07-4 Patio Awning (If Equipped) ..............06-9 Whole Coach Water Filter System Windows ............................06-9 (If Equipped) .....................07-4 Emergency Exit Window(s) ............06-9 Waste Water System ...................07-4 Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped) ......06-9 Toilet .............................07-4 Sun Visors (If Equipped) ...............06-9 Draining the Holding Tanks ...........07-5 Pull Shades (If Equipped) ..............06-10 Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) ..07-6 DaylNight Shades (If Equipped) .......06-10 Holding Tank Care ................. .07-7 Mini-Blinds (If Equipped) '" ...........06-10 Cold Weather Usage .................07-7 Storage .............................06-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ...............08-1 Exterior Compartments ..............06-10 Batteries .............................08-1 Interior Storage ....................06-11 Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System .........08-1 Slide-Out Rooms (If Equipped) ..........06-11 Chassis Bulbs and Fuses ..............08-1 Interior and Furnishings ...............06-11 Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table) System ............................08-1 (If Equipped) ....................06-12 Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) .......08-1 Dinette Conversion (with Free-Standing Table) Battery Inspection and Care ...........08-2 (If Equipped) ....................06-12 Battery Charging ....................08-2 Dinette Conversion Solar Panel (If Equipped) .............08-3 (with Pedestal Table) (If Equipped) ..06-12 Selecting a Replacement Battery . .......08-3 Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ........06-12 Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) .....08-3 Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ..06-12 120-Volt System ......................08-3 Bunk Ladder Use ...................06-12 Power Converter ....................08-4 Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers ........................06-13 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) .08-4 Interior Lighting ...................06-13 Generator (If Equipped) ..............08-4 Overhead Vents ....................06-13 Generator Fuel Supply ...............08-5 Folding Chairs (If Equipped) .........06-14 Propane Generator (If Equipped) .......08-5 Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) ..06-14 Generator Operations ................08-5 Generator Operating Safety Precautions ..08-5 PLUMBING SYSTEMS Electronic Climate Control System AND HOLDING TANKS .............. .07-1 (If Equipped) .......................08-6 Fresh Water System ....................07-1 E1ecuica1 Wiring Diagrams ..............08-6 External Fresh Water Hookup . .........07-1 Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...08-7 Filling the On-Board Water Tank .......07-1 Draining the Fresh Water Tank . ........07-2 Water Pump . .......................07-2 00-2 Table of Contents PROPANE SYSTEM •..•••••.........•.•09-1 MAINTENANCE .......................11-1 Propane Safety Precautions ..............09-1 Exterior ............................ .11-1 System Components ...................09-2 Stains . ............. '" ............ 11-1 Hoses . ............................09-2 Sealant Renewal ................... .11-2 Propane Regulator ..................09-2 Exterior Graphics Care . ..............11-2 Using Propane System at Low Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks . ......11-2 Temperatures .......................09-2 TPO Roof System .................... .11-2 Filling Propane Tanks ..................09-3 Cleaning .......................... .11-2 Propane System Check .................09-3 Care . ............................ .11-3 DoO/; Window, Roof Component Propane Leak Detector/Alarm ............09-3 and Molding Resealing ............ .11-3 Lighting Propane Appliances ............09-4 Acrylic Assist Handles (If Equipped) ..... .11-3 APPLIANCES ...........••••••........10-1 Interior ............................. .11-3 Water Heater ........................ .10-1 Fabrics . .......................... .11-3 Water Heater Bypass Valve . .......... .10-1 Solid Surface Top Care (If Equipped) ....11-3 Lominate Top Care (If Equipped) ...... .11-4 Refrigerator ........................ .1 0-1 Walls and Ceiling Panels . ............ .11-4 Furnace ........................... .1 0-1 Attaching Accessories to Your Range .............................. .10-2 Motor Home . .................... .11-4 Range Exhaust Hood .................. .10-2 Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . ....... .11-4 Air Conditioner(s) (If Equipped) ......... .10-2 Floors and Carpeting ............... .11-4 Televisions and DVD Players Wood Floor (If Equipped) ...........